In 2010, Aston Martin introduced two special editions of the DBS. Available for DBS and the V12 Vantage, the "Carbon Black" edition includes unique carbon black paint work (as well as orange and grey), Touchtronic gearbox, obsidian black or orange interior and lightweight seats. [9]

Its hand-built 6.0-liter V12 engine, for instance, delivers an impressive 512 horsepower, which can drive the DBS from 0 to 60 in just 4.3 seconds. The engine links to a six-speed manual transmission, which the driver controls using a polished alloy gearshift knob.

The Aston Martin DBS V12, produced from 2007 to 2012, was a luxurious grand tourer positioned above the DB9 in the lineup. It aimed to offer a blend of exhilarating performance, sophisticated design, and refined comfort for long-distance journeys. Building on the DB9's design, the DBS V12 had a bolder and more aggressive stance with wider air ...

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5935cc V12, All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve. Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers. 4720 x 1905 x 1280 mm. 4.3 sec. Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission (as standard)

With a 715-hp V-12, the 2023 Aston Martin DBS is so quick that passersby will have no time to appreciate its sculpted sheetmetal as it speeds into the distance.

In this Aston Martin DBS V12 Model Guide, we examine what makes it so desirable, compare manual with Touchtronic, and reveal everything you need to know if you’re tempted to add one to your personal collection.

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The power and torque outputs of Aston Martin's V12 flagship model has doubled since DB7 Vantage. Project Vantage's 1998 introduction changed everything just ahead of the turn of the millennium. The V12 launched with the DB7 Vantage in 1999 before being revised in 2001's Vanquish bringing 460 BHP.

Every line, crease and curve conveys the enormous potential of the DBS, a seductive blend of refinement and raw power, provided by the hand-built V12 producing 380kW (510bhp/517PS), a top speed of 191mph (302km/h) and a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) time of 4.3 seconds.